£100 on the spot fines for Kent motorists not wearing a seatbelt
Police in Kent will be working with partner agencies to support a national campaign aimed at reducing the number of people killed or seriously hurt on the county’s roads. The…
Kent cops clampdown on A21 speeding bikers
Action to tackle motorcyclists speeding near Tunbridge Wells has seen almost 30 bikes stopped by officers in one day. On Monday 3 May 2021, marked and unmarked patrols carried out…
Kent clampdown on anti-social motoring, speeding and dangerous riding by motorcyclists
Officers from Kent’s Roads Safety Unit teamed up with colleagues from Sussex Police and Highways England in an initiative aimed at promoting safer riding amongst motorcyclists. The action formed part…
Police probe into multi-vehicle crash in Maidstone which led to arrest and injuries
A multi-vehicle collision in Maidstone that resulted in an arrest and several injuries is being investigated by Kent Police. Witnesses are sought to the incident which took place on Wednesday…
Ashford’s Mr MOT drives off into to sunset
Alan Crawford is pictured with Matthew Pestridge and Lorraine Fuller A Christmas Eve job offer in 1992 began a long and happy new role for Alan Crawford, who has retired…
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner calls for a review of ‘unsafe’ Smart Motorways
Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, says smart motorways are “unsafe” and should be reviewed. The traffic management plan, which removes hard shoulders to increase capacity, is used on…
Motorist in Maidstone loses 3 teeth in assault by hatchback passenger at pedestrian crossing
Detectives have issued an appeal for information following a reported assault on a motorist in Maidstone. At around 6.30pm on Saturday 6 February 2021, a man in his 20s was…
Classic car stolen in Herne Bay
Witnesses are sought after a classic car was stolen from Herne Bay. A black and grey Austin Vanden Plas Princess car was taken from a property in Thornden Wood Road…
Kent campaign launched targeting illegal use of mobile phones at the wheel
Photo by Alexandre Boucher on Unsplash Motorists are being reminded about the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel as officers seek to reduce injuries and deaths on…
Police fight back over catalytic converter thefts in Ashford
PCSO Laura Langridge with a typical catalytic converter Police in Ashford are taking steps to support vehicle owners at risk of catalytic converter theft. Ashford Community Safety Unit has supplied…